These 17 Stair Design Fails Could Result In Some Epic Injuries
Have you ever encountered a staircase that made you say, “NOPE?” You know, those staircases that just had to have been designed by a bloodthirsty architect who gets their kicks from knowing that their felonious flights will cause more than a few tumbles–and likely some broken bones, too!
Generally, these stair design fails come equipped with backless steps that make you feel like you’re floating, rusty rails that require a tetanus booster upon contact, and spiral steps that are straight out of an M.C. Escher painting. That said, some of the most lethal examples are also the most unexpected. Check out these 17 stair design fails to see exactly what we mean…
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Steps fit for a Hobbit
These stairs certainly aren’t made for humans. Hobbits, sure–but, definitely not humans!
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The sloped set
Whoever designed this set of oddly-angled steps should really re-take Geometry 101…
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Rock climbing up the stairs
You know that a staircase is badly-designed when users need both their feet AND hands to use it!
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“The Exorcist” steps
Horror movie fans are familiar with these eerie steps, which were featured in the classic film “The Exorcist.” Fun fact: they are located in Washington D.C. and they are just as scary in-person.
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The angular nightmare
Even this dog is questioning the credentials of the architect who designed these stairs…
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Stairs on different levels
To be fair, these stairs would be *perfect* for someone whose left foot is shorter than their right.
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Stairway to heaven
(Sorry for the cheesy caption but we just HAD to!)
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No back, no rail, big problems
We love the clean, minimalistic look, but this is taking it overboard.
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When everything about the staircase is unsettling
We can find about 12 reasons why we would never want to set foot on these haunted-looking steps…
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The maze-like fire escape
We are all for safe evacuations but this fire escape may be scarier than whatever is causing the emergency!
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Narrow steps, tight squeeze
You might want to take a few yoga classes before you attempt to navigate that angle on your way down!
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Huh??
Nope, we can’t make heads or tails of this design either…
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The dizzying spiral
You might want to pop a Dramamine before attempting to descend these spiral steps.
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Fair-weather stairs
We’re not too sure where these stairs go, but we’re hoping that there’s no one stuck down there!
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The mysterious divot
Is it a rainwater collection site? A mosquito reserve? Your guess is as good as ours.
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The stairs to nowhere
Epic fail, indeed.
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A carpeted staircase catastrophe waiting to happen
Future interior designers of America: don’t EVER cover stairs with geometric carpeting…
We can’t wait to hear your thoughts on these treacherous staircase designs! Which one is the most dangerous? What is the scariest staircase you ever encountered? What did you do when you first came upon it?
